As cyclospora concerns spread, farmers markets highlight importance of local food access

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date July 16, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 16, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/07/16/cyclospora-farmers-markets-local-produce-healthy-food-access

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Concerns over a statewide cyclospora outbreak have caused some Chicago shoppers to rethink where they buy their produce. Enter farmers markets. Chelsa Moore, an urban planner who works near the Pullman Farmers Market, said the recent outbreak has made her more aware of where her food comes from. ...